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FY56 EBU

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,315 mi
Last recorded98,315 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 EBU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 98,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 87,446 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 87,446 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 83,415 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 83,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 79,184 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 74,660 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

suspect fuel leak from rear of engine

Fail 21 Mar 2014 74,660 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/f tyre punchured

suspect fuel leak from rear of engine

Pass 9 Oct 2013 74,297 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2012 55,236 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,236 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2011 34,721 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 34,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 20,465 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

offside rear tyre limit inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2010 20,462 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres limit inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2009 12,669 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2009 12,669 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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FY56 EBU is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 52,328 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY56 EBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY56 EBU is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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